Description
About Norstella
At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need.Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.Each Organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) Delivers Must-have Answers For Critical Strategic And Commercial Decision-making. Together, Via Our Market-leading Brands, We Help Our Clients
- Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle
- Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market
- MMIT – identify barrier to patient access
- Panalgo – turn data into insight faster
- The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics
By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics.As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.
Job Summary
As a biostatistician on the Norstella RWD team, you will provide statistical contributions and statistical review for Norstella’s US-based HEOR team who are partnering with life science companies to conduct observational research studies. As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.
Responsibilities
- Drafts statistical analysis plan and table shells for observational research study protocols with secondary use of real world data (US EMR/EHR, lab, closed claims, open claims data).
- Provides statistical review and interpretation of summary output (descriptive and adjusted results) produced by Norstella RWD analytic consultants. Ensures all statistical analyses meet required standards and are correctly specified.
- Performs statistical analysis of individual studies/projects using Panalgo IHD analytics platform with integrated R (IHD training will be provided) and makes sound conclusions and recommendations.
- Attends web-based teleconferences (using Microsoft Teams) with US and India team members during overlapping business hours for US Eastern time zone and IST.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree and 2 years of experience as a statistician OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience as a statistician in an industry setting (i.e., biopharma, medical device, or CRO).
- Ability to provide sound statistical input on study/research design to meet project needs
- Prior academic or professional experience working with real world data (RWD) including U.S. healthcare claims and/or EMR/EHR.
- Execute work in a timely fashion with high accuracy and minimal oversight
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills
The guiding principles for success at Norstella
01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-FirstWe have a lofty mission to Smooth Access to Life Saving Therapies and we will get there by being bold and passionate about the mission and our clients. Our clients and the mission in what we are trying to accomplish must be in the forefront of our minds in everything we do.02: Integrity, Truth, RealityWe make promises that we can keep, and goals that push us to new heights. Our integrity offers us the opportunity to learn and improve by being honest about what works and what doesn’t. By being true to the data and producing realistic metrics, we are able to create plans and resources to achieve our goals.03: Kindness, Empathy, GraceWe will empathize with everyone's situation, provide positive and constructive feedback with kindness, and accept opportunities for improvement with grace and gratitude. We use this principle across the organization to collaborate and build lines of open communication.04: Resilience, Mettle, PerseveranceWe will persevere – even in difficult and challenging situations. Our ability to recover from missteps and failures in a positive way will help us to be successful in our mission.05: Humility, Gratitude, LearningWe will be true learners by showing humility and gratitude in our work. We recognize that the smartest person in the room is the one who is always listening, learning, and willing to shift their thinking.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Provident Fund
- Life Insurance
- Reimbursement of Certification Expenses
- Gratuity
- 24x7 Health Desk
Norstella is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behavior and our business requirements. Norstella operates a zero tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.
Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.
